AEM Web Developer — Build Scalable Gov Sites

CMT Services, Inc.; Adelphi (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CMT Services, Inc. seeks an experienced AEM Website Developer to support UMGC's digital portal initiatives. You will build and integrate AEM components, ensure smooth deployments, and document processes for client personnel.

Reporting to the AEM Technical Architect, you will work in Agile teams, handle migrations, optimizations, and secure solutions while collaborating with IT and content authors to deliver scalable, maintainable education portals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent professional experience accepted for contractors).
• 3-5+ years of hands-on AEM development and implementation, including at least 1 year with AEM as a Cloud Service (e.g., managing sites, assets, and forms for educational portals; 5+ years preferred for senior roles).
• Strong skills in Java, HTL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks.
• Proven experience designing and developing reusable AEM components, templates, and workflows; knowledge of CRX/DE repository, Sling models, and OSGi framework.
• Familiarity with AEM Cloud Manager for CI/CD pipelines, Git for version control, immutable environments, and integrating with REST APIs/third-party systems
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including participation in Scrum ceremonies, and strong documentation/communication skills for knowledge transfer to UMGC teams.
• Understanding of performance optimization (e.g., dispatcher, caching), security best practices and DevOps tools.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable AEM solutions aligned with UMGC's digital goals (e.g., personalized student portals).
• Translate stakeholder requirements into technical specs using AEM Sites, Assets, and Forms.
• Ensure feasibility with Cloud Manager pipelines and integrations
• Build custom components, templates, and workflows with HTL, Java, OSGi, and frontend tech (e.g., React).
• Conduct code reviews, testing, and deployments via Cloud Manager.
• Optimize performance (e.g., caching, dispatcher) for high-traffic periods like enrollments.
• Handle upgrades, migrations, and Adobe updates; provide production support and documentation.
• Implement secure solutions and monitoring systems.
• Work in Agile teams with Univ IT/content authors; mentor juniors if needed.
• Adhere to contracts, NDAs, and deliver knowledge transfer at project end.
• Work with integrations –MuleSoft to connect between data sources and applications.

Skills

AEM development

Java

HTL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Front-end frameworks

OSGi

Sling models

Git

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

REST APIs

MuleSoft

Cloud Manager

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

MuleSoft

Cloud Manager

CRX/DE

Job description

CMT Services, Inc. seeks an experienced AEM Website Developer to support UMGC's digital portal initiatives. You will build and integrate AEM components, ensure smooth deployments, and document processes for client personnel.

Reporting to the AEM Technical Architect, you will work in Agile teams, handle migrations, optimizations, and secure solutions while collaborating with IT and content authors to deliver scalable, maintainable education portals.